Medicare Enrolled

Dr. David Forst, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease · Troy, MI
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac — Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
Low-engagement
44199 DEQUINDRE RD, Troy, MI 48085
2489649150
In practice since 2005 (21 years)
NPI: 1356349120 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Forst from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Forst

Dr. David Forst is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Troy, MI, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Forst performed 515 Medicare services across 494 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Forst received a total of $32 from 2 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 2 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Forst is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 21 years in practice ▲ 515 Medicare services $32 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
515
Medicare services
Bottom 21% in MI for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
494
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~25 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Follow-up heart ultrasound
An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress.
 96 $19 $214
CT scan of heart blood vessels and grafts with contrast
A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's blood vessels and any surgical grafts.
 88 $85 $612
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG
A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results.
 60 $10 $31
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
 57 $48 $431
Stress echocardiogram
An ultrasound of the heart performed while at rest and during exercise or drug-induced stress to evaluate heart function under different conditions.
 55 $46 $408
Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers
An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function.
 53 $6 $57
Echocardiogram with color Doppler
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function.
 47 $2 $53
CT scan of heart with contrast
A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's structure.
 41 $65 $545
CT coronary angiography data analysis
Review of CT scan data to assess the severity of heart artery disease and examine anatomical details.
 18 $30 $108
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
21.4% high complexity
75.1% medium
3.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2018 ↗
$32
Total received (2018-2018)
Bottom 3% in MI for cardiovascular disease
2
Companies
2
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$32 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2018
$32

Payments by company (2018)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
HeartFlow, Inc.
$16
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2018 payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Cardiologists within 10 mi
305
Per 100K population
24.0
County median income
$95,296
Nearest hospital
BEAUMONT HOSPITAL, TROY
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2018
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Forst is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 21 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Forst experienced with follow-up heart ultrasound?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Forst performed 96 follow-up heart ultrasound services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Forst receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Forst received a total of $32 from 2 companies across 2 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Forst's costs compare to other cardiologists in Troy?
Dr. Forst's average Medicare payment per service is $37. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Forst) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →